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Here you will find a listing of articles written about my journey and what the Lord has been teaching.
Having a Voice About Sexuality: Nuance, Humility, and Dependence on the Lord
Speaking publicly about sexuality issues is not for the faint of heart. Spiritual beliefs have intersected with cultural values and norms to create a war that has taken many victims and hostages: people who are hard hearted and bitter, individuals who have walked away...
The Nashville Statement, Identity, and Gay Christians
Today I signed the Nashville Statement, a faith statement released by the Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, which clarifies the biblical standard for marriage and gender. It seeks to contradict where our culture stands versus the biblical truth which has...
New Year, New Name, Exciting Times
When I started Freedom Mission International over 5 years ago, there were so many areas of ministry that God had put on my heart. Helping people struggle with sexuality issues, college ministry, and raising awareness of human trafficking. Sometimes I am still in...
“God Made Adam and Eve, Not Adam and Steve” and Other Things Christians Should Never Say
Texting conversation between a friend (who is a follower of Christ and attracted to other men) and myself while in church this morning: Friend: My pastor is approaching the homosexuality chat today. Do they make vomit bags for church pews? Me: Ugg. That bad, huh?...
Jesus Wept
One week ago today, I exited the Wimenuche Wilderness after a weeklong backpacking trip. When I turned on my phone for the first time in a week, it blew up with texts and messages about the horrific shooting in Orlando at the Pulse nightclub. I had no idea what these...
What Would Jesus Say?
In my ministry speaking about sexuality issues, I regularly hear people say, “Jesus never spoke about homosexuality, so it can’t be that bad.” This raises an important question: Does Jesus’s silence on homosexuality mean that it is okay? Are we okay in condemning...